I guess the first question should be--what is "life"? Life is what gets in the way of what we feel we should be doing. I'm definitely no expert, but there have been times when "life" just slaps me up-side the head and makes me rethink what "life" is really supposed to be.
The last 12 months have been one slap right behind the other. About the time I think I'll survive, "whack!" The latest installment of events that have tried to derail me began in February when my 16 year old began having trouble swallowing, a bit of a sore throat, and nausea. We waited a bit to see if it as the flu or a virus that would go away, but then went to a doctor to see if he has strep. The strep test was inconclusive, but he was put on antibiotics anyway. A week later, still not better,so we went back to that doctor. Did the strep test again, still the same results.
Last week, I took him to the ER where they did a CT and found a tumor in his neck. So far my understanding is that it's between his spine and esophagus, pushing into his esophagus and making swallowing difficult. They did a Video Swallow Study on yesterday and could see where the blockage is. Right now plans are vague, at least until we see the ENT on Tuesday, but looks like he might have surgery next week.
Life comes at you fast. It's up to you to dodge it or get run over. :)
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